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SIM Swap

A scam where someone steals your phone number to access your accounts.

A SIM Swap happens when a scammer tricks your mobile provider
into transferring your phone number to their own SIM card.
Once they control your number, they can reset passwords and
bypass SMS-based 2FA to steal your accounts — including crypto wallets.

Why it matters

  • SMS 2FA can be easily hijacked
  • Attackers can access email, exchanges, and wallets
  • It’s one of the most common ways crypto accounts get hacked

💡 Lanzo Tip

Use authenticator apps or passkeys instead of SMS 2FA.
And never share personal info with anyone claiming to be from your mobile provider.